Sweet and Spicy Asian Turkey Meatballs That Wow Every Time
Discover the joy of Sweet and Spicy Asian Turkey Meatballs, a delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors in every bite.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- small saucepan
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground turkey lean protein base
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs for binding
- 3 count Green onions finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 count Egg beaten
- 2 tablespoon Soy sauce for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil for richness
- 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes to taste
For the Glaze
- ¼ cup Honey for sweetness
- ¼ cup Hoisin sauce for depth
- 2 tablespoon Rice vinegar for tanginess
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoon Sesame seeds for crunch
- ¼ cup Fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until combined.
- Roll mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, heat honey, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar over medium heat, whisking until simmering, then remove from heat.
- Pour the warm glaze over the baked meatballs, coating them evenly.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro on top before serving warm.
Notes
Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender and juicy. Adjust the spice level to your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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